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Olympics: Alpine skiing - American Wiles ruled out of Pyeongchang after crash

The 25-year-old fractured her left fibula and tibia and suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament, according to German media reports.

Olympics: Alpine skiing - American Wiles ruled out of Pyeongchang after crash
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The race was won by Wiles' team mate Lindsey Vonn.

"We are all extremely disappointed that Jackie suffered this injury so close to the Games," said Luke Bodensteiner, U.S. Ski & Snowboard Chief of Sport, in a statement.

"It’s a big loss to our alpine ski team, especially after her very strong results this season."

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Wiles, who competed in the downhill at the Sochi Games, finished third in the downhill in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy last month.

A decision on whether Wiles will be replaced in the U.S. squad had yet to be made, the statement said.

The Olympics run from Feb. 9-25 in Pyeongchang, South Korea.

(Writing by Peter Rutherford in Pyeongchang; Editing by Amlan Chakraborty)


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